Description:The Australian government has not provided evidence to show that societal lockdown is proportionate
to the risks of society continuing to function, with more nuanced management strategies. It has
offered vague promises of ‘winning the battle” and implied threats of an apocalyptic public health
meltdown if perpetual lockdown is not adhered to. This statements are supported by the advice of
modellers who appear to have serious financial conflicts of interest, and who have not published the
full extent of their taxpayer-funded work, to allow for external scrutiny.
I believe the Australian government’s premise of the ‘fighting the Covid-19 outbreak’ may be an
unjustified suspension of civil rights. It is my opinion that the Australian government’s policy response
blatantly disregards the international Siracusa Principles, which indicates their policies may be in
violation of international law.